Player Discussion Torey Krug III

[BruinsBtn]

I like Krug and have seen him get better every year. I have no idea why this place hates him so much.

 

[Dr Hook]

I like Krug and have seen him get better every year. I have no idea why this place hates him so much.

Because its HF. There are a group of posters here who shit on every pick, prospect, trade, or FA signing that gets made. Every other team's players are better than ours, every other team's front office is better, you know how it goes. You shouldn't be surprised.

 

[LouJersey]

Nice win for Toronto

Underestimated his desire to play at home. I actually believed his charade.

 

[Alicat]

I actually think the Moore signing could help Krug shoulder some of the workload since I truly believe Z’s minutes will be scaled back this season.

I don’t think Krug goes anywhere. He’s part of the core and will be the bridge between now and the future.

 

[EverettMike]

#KeepKrug

 

[Mainehockey33]

I like Krug and have seen him get better every year. I have no idea why this place hates him so much.

I don’t hate Krug. I wish he was better defensively in the playoffs because he’s one of the most exciting Bruins players to watch in recent years.

If trading Krug gives us a forward like Panarin, how can Sweeney turn that down? Krug’s value will likely never be higher and I doubt he’s resigned.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I like Krug and have seen him get better every year. I have no idea why this place hates him so much.

The vocal minority are always the loudest. I wouldn't say, "this place". It's just a select few who post it over and over and over.

 

[bob27]

I had no problem having both Krug and Grzelcyk as #2 and #3 LD, but I also wouldn't have complained about a clear upgrade on either of them. John Moore is exactly the type of player I didn't want, since I don't see him as an upgrade for either of them. Obviously they are giving him preferential treatment since he just commited to the Bruins for next half-decade.

In my opinion Sweeney pretty much has to trade Krug now, since his trade value is so high and the team really needs either a 3C or 2RW. Would've loved to see Krug spend his whole career here, but it's tough to see how they'll make the current situation work without trading him.

 

[Chief Nine]

Because its HF. There are a group of posters here who **** on every pick, prospect, trade, or FA signing that gets made. Every other team's players are better than ours, every other team's front office is better, you know how it goes. You shouldn't be surprised.

This is a strawman argument dontcha know

 

[Trap Jesus]

Why are there so many rumors about him? I enjoy trade rumors as much as anyone when names like Panarin are thrown around, but Krug is coming off a career year. His loss would be felt dramatically.

 

[Gee Wally]

Why are there so many rumors about him? I enjoy trade rumors as much as anyone when names like Panarin are thrown around, but Krug is coming off a career year. His loss would be felt dramatically.

For me its a little bit of the Krug/Gryz redundancy...but much, much more so because Neely singled him out at the season end interviews. Typically that's not good for ones sticking around.

 

[missingchicklet]

Why are there so many rumors about him? I enjoy trade rumors as much as anyone when names like Panarin are thrown around, but Krug is coming off a career year. His loss would be felt dramatically.

Because he struggled in his own end noticeably in the playoffs and he will want to get paid a lot on his next contract due to his offensive skill, deservedly so. Argument boils down to would the Bs be better off sinking big money going forward into Krug, or going in another direction with a more complete, but likely less of an offensive threat, top 4 D. It makes no sense to lose a player such as Krug for nothing by holding onto him until his contract expires.

I have mixed feelings about Krug. I absolutely love his compete level and what he brings in the offensive zone, as well as the way he moves the puck up the ice so well. I also feel like the Bs will need more strength and better D in the top 4, especially with Chara aging. You're right -- his loss would be felt dramatically unless Gryz and Charlie are able to ramp up their offensive game, which is entirely possible. Krug is underrated by and takes way too much grief from some fans, but that doesn't mean trading him shouldn't be considered.

 

[JOKER 192]

In fairness, he has played a number of those games injured and not at 100%. I don't know the exact number, but that's the anecdotal impression.

And he missed last years PO's and would have missed the rest of the PO's had the Bruins made it through this year. He doesn't get injured anymore than you average guy but to go by his regular season GP is a little deceiving .

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

And he missed last years PO's and would have missed the rest of the PO's had the Bruins made it through this year. He doesn't get injured anymore than you average guy but to go by his regular season GP is a little deceiving .

it happens.

Carlo is 0 for 2 in being able to play in the playoffs in his career.

 

[JOKER 192]

it happens.

Carlo is 0 for 2 in being able to play in the playoffs in his career.

Indeed, sadly that is the way it goes .

Would love to see Carlo in the PO's.

When he went down last season , I posted that the Bruins hopes of a PO run were jeopardized. Several posters came at me from all sides . My favorite, and I may be paraphrasing , but it went something like this , "if Carlo is the difference then it was never meant to be". That is the safest thing to say when we will never know. Hopefully he can stay healthy next season and we can get the contribution I expect from him.

 

[GordonHowe]

I actually think the Moore signing could help Krug shoulder some of the workload since I truly believe Z’s minutes will be scaled back this season.

I don’t think Krug goes anywhere. He’s part of the core and will be the bridge between now and the future.

1] I'm a big Krug fan. 2] I have suspected for some time, midst the IK/JT attempts & depth restock, that Torey may well be dealt for upfront offense.

The B's have to consider this.

 

[pkunit]

1] I'm a big Krug fan. 2] I have suspected for some time, midst the IK/JT attempts & depth restock, that Torey may well be dealt for upfront offense.

The B's have to consider this.

If he's the guy that goes it better be for a Marchessault, Horvat type player. Krug is still getting better IMO.

 

[Salem13]

Let this thread die for the year, he's on a full NTC till next year.

Tory is only going where Tory wants.

 

[Gerry Long]

I like Krug and have seen him get better every year. I have no idea why this place hates him so much.

Wonder what we'd think of him if he was 5'10 or 5'11

 

[Dr Hook]

Wonder what we'd think of him if he was 5'10 or 5'11

He'd be untouchable LOL. Matt Kalman bought into that a bit also in his write-up about the free agency, how it is "unprecedented" or some silly phrase for a team to be good with 2 5'9" defensmen. But yeah, make Krug and Grizz 5'10 or 11 and suddenly it's okay. Strange thinking.

 

[Beesfan]

My issue with Krug is that he simply isn't an ideal #3 defenseman, which is the role he is currently playing. A true #3 can play in all situations, but Krug needs to be managed situationally. Personally, I don't like Krug on the ice in the last 5 minutes when we're up a goal. That's tough given his place in the lineup.

But, the only reason to trade Krug is to get a better player at his position. I thought maybe they could package him or make a three-way deal for a Muzzin/Orlov type defenseman. A guy who can give 70% of the offense Krug gives, while playing more physical and better D. If we aren't getting an upgrade, I agree that there is no reason to trade him.

 

[Jaguar God]

Doesn't Krug have pretty good Corsi & possession statistics? Still can't believe people here don't think he's legit top 3 defenseman. Do people really think there are 93 defensive players better than him in this league?

 

[DKH]

It’s not broke so no need to fix it

Messing around with success i would be leery with

Let’s see how things go and each quarter they will have observations and decide if they need to make changes

Right now they don’t

My assessment right or wrong but reading and watching is that one of the kids will be ready for a top 9 third line center spot sooner rather than later and didn’t want to tie up money and a body in that spot

 

[rocketdan9]

#KeepKrug

#TradeKrug

it's time to do it now, before the wheels falls off the wagon (potentially)

another injury or a potential off year offensively + less years left on his contract, means there is potential for a heavy drop in his trade value

Krug + Heinen starting point for Panarin

 

[BruinDust]

#TradeKrug

it's time to do it now, before the wheels falls off the wagon (potentially)

another injury or a potential off year offensively + less years left on his contract, means there is potential for a heavy drop in his trade value

Krug + Heinen starting point for Panarin

I'll take the 100 points from Krug and Heinen vs. 80 pts. from Panarin.

I'd actually be surprised if Panarin got 80 pts. in Boston. He's not getting the type of role he got with CBJ with Marchand and especially Pastrnak around.

And unlike Kovalchuk who could play the point on the PP umbrella, Panarin would have to slide right onto Pastrnak's spot on the 1st unit PP to see 80 pts. out of him.

So if you bring in Panarin, either his production is going down, or Pasta's is.

Meanwhile you still lost a 60 pt D-man, and a 40 pt. cost-controlled winger who can play on both special teams and both sides (don't be surprised if Heinen ends up on RW this year.